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The Rhine
Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps
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This book will appeal to travellers, history enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by European culture and geography. Ideal for those who enjoy a thoughtful blend of adventure and historical insight.
Ben Coates, author of Why the Dutch are Different, cycles the Rhine river from mouth to source, discovering the mark it makes on Europe.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Rhine is one of the world's greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial and political powerhouses of Germany and France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
For five years, Ben Coates lived alongside a major channel of the river in Rotterdam, crossing it daily, swimming and sailing in its tributaries. In The Rhine, he sets out by bicycle from the Netherlands where it enters the North Sea, following it through Germany, France and Liechtenstein, to its source in the icy Alps. He explores the impact that the Rhine has had on European culture and history and finds out how influences have flowed along and across the river, shaping the people who live alongside it.
Blending travelogue and offbeat history, The Rhine tells the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.
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Among the finest multi-destination books is The Rhine – a captivating blend of travel and history. Coates’s curiosity uncovers the ways the river shaped the destinies of those living on its banks, with history shimmering across his journey. Praised as a standout travelogue and historical account, the book has been featured in the Scotsman’s Books of the Year and lauded by Compass and Smithsonian Magazine.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781473665095
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 September 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Ben Coates was born in Britain in 1982, lives in Rotterdam with his Dutch wife, and now works for an international charity. During his career he has been a political advisor, corporate speechwriter, lobbyist and aid worker. He has written articles for numerous publications including the Guardian, Financial Times and Huffington Post. ben-coates.com
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